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Welcome to the bbc.co.uk Homepage Archive. Within this area you will find a comprehensive archive of all the Homepages from July 14th 2005 onwards. You can view how the Homepage changed throughout each day and also view a snapshot of the page at various times, using the Time column. There's more information about the archive here. This was a project initiated on backstage.bbc.co.uk.

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23rd March

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23:15News
  • UK sailors captured at gunpointHMS Cornwall
  • Iran accuses Britain over sailorsHMS Cornwall
  • 22:50News
    22:15Search
    22:00Sport
  • Live - India v Sri LankaSri Lanka celebrate
  • Sri Lanka victory shatters IndiaUpul Tharanga
  • 21:15Search
    20:15Search
    20:10Sport
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    Springwatch survey

    Have you seen any of the six species featured? Help track the onset of the season by contributing to the Springwatch survey.

    Springwatch information (A seven-spot ladybird © Margaret Barton)Springwatch information (A peacock butterfly © Peter Paice)Springwatch information (Frog spawn © Margaret Barton)
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    Ms Dynamite in Search of Nanny Maroon

    Sunday 7pm BBC Two

    Niomi Daley (Ms Dynamite) tells the story of the Maroons and their revered woman leader, Nanny.

    News about Ms Dynamite's programme (Niomi Daley aka Ms Dynamite)
    19:35Sport
  • Live - India v Sri LankaIndia celebrate another wicket
  • Live - India v Sri LankaSri Lanka celebrate
  • 19:15Search
    18:15Search
    17:15Search
    16:20Sport
  • Live - India v Sri LankaBangladesh v India
  • Live - India v Sri LankaIndia celebrate another wicket
  • 16:15Search
    15:40Sport
    15:25Sport
    15:15Search
    15:05Main
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    Drug rankings

    Is the system outdated?

    Are cigarettes and alcohol more harmful than cannabis and LSD? The authors of a new report think so and want a drug law overhaul.

    Drug report information (Drugs)
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    Springwatch survey

    Have you seen any of the six species featured? Help track the onset of the season by contributing to the Springwatch survey.

    Springwatch information (A seven-spot ladybird © Margaret Barton)Springwatch information (A peacock butterfly © Peter Paice)Springwatch information (Frog spawn © Margaret Barton)
    14:30News
    14:15Search
    13:25Sport
    13:15Search
    12:55Sport
    12:50Sport
    12:30News
  • UK sailors captured at gunpointBBC breaking news graphic
  • UK sailors captured at gunpointHMS Cornwall
  • 12:20Sport
    News
    12:15Search
    11:50News
    11:45News
    11:15Search
    11:05Main
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    Abolition season

    This Sunday marks the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. Find out more about the BBC's season of commemorative programmes.

    Abolition of the Slave Trade Act information (Historical images)
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    Drug rankings

    Is the system outdated?

    Are cigarettes and alcohol more harmful than cannabis and LSD? The authors of a new report think so and want a drug law overhaul.

    Drug report information (Drugs)
    10:20News
  • Pakistan's coach 'was strangled'Bob Woolmer
  • Pakistan coach Woolmer was killedBob Woolmer
  • 10:15Search
    09:55Sport
    09:15Search
    08:15Search
    07:45News
  • Pakistan's coach 'was strangled'Bob Woolmer
  • Pakistan's coach 'was strangled'Bob Woolmer
  • 07:15Search
    06:25News
  • Woolmer was murdered, police sayBob Woolmer
  • Pakistan's coach 'was strangled'Bob Woolmer
  • 06:15Search
    05:15SearchRemoved
    04:25News
  • Murder inquiry into Woolmer deathBob Woolmer
  • Woolmer was murdered, police sayBob Woolmer
  • 03:55Sport
  • Cricket World Cup will continueMalcolm Speed
  • Cricket World Cup will continueWorld Cup trophy
  • 02:45News
    01:20News
  • Woolmer death treated as murderBob Woolmer
  • Murder inquiry into Woolmer deathBob Woolmer
  • 00:50Sport
  • Cricket World Cup will continuebreaking news
  • Cricket World Cup will continueMalcolm Speed
  • 00:30Sport
    00:10News
  • Woolmer death treated as murderBob Woolmer
  • Woolmer death treated as murderBob Woolmer
  • 00:05TV

    Tight Spot information (David Gillespie as Adrian in Stuck)Tight Spot

    11.50pm BBC Four

    Watch a clip from Stuck

    Gardeners' World information (Monty Don)Gardeners' World

    8.30pm BBC Two

    Watch horticultural clips online

    Main
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    Play It Again

    Rediscover the joy of music

    Play It Again gives six celebrities - and everyone else - the chance to create beautiful music. Being called Sam is strictly optional.

    Play It Again information (Jo Brand)
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    Abolition season

    This Sunday marks the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. Find out more about the BBC's season of commemorative programmes.

    Abolition of the Slave Trade Act information (Historical images)
    00:00Corporate

    Watch and make funny stuff with Comedy Soup. (Comedy Soup logo)Comedy Soup

    Watch and make funny stuff.

    Download BBC News podcasts (BBC News logo)BBC News podcasts

    Download BBC News to your MP3 player.

    Abolition information (Abolition Logo)Abolition

    Uncover the hidden truth.

    Gender Equality Scheme information. (Image: People)Gender Equality

    Tell the BBC what you think about gender equality.

    Castaway information (Castaway logo)Castaway

    13 people, one island, 12 weeks.

    Computer tutor information (Computer tutor logo)Computer Tutor

    The BBC's guide to using a computer and more.

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